Becoming a carpenter typically starts with an apprenticeship or vocational training, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 352,779 carpenters nationwide, with an average wage of $951 per week in Grand Junction, CO. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee offer apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $41,748 annually for experienced professionals.
We are a family owned and operated manufacturing and general contracting company in Grand Junction, CO. We are looking for a qualified Carpenter to cut, fabricate and install wooden and other structures according to specifications. A carpenter is an individual with great hand dexterity and an eye for detail. The ideal candidate will have good knowledge of wood properties and other carpentry materials. Working with little supervision while following all health and safety standards is essential. The goal is to contribute to the construction and maintenance of strong and long-lasting buildings and products. Responsibilities • Knowledge of the construction world is REQUIRED • Take measurements and calculate the size and amount of material needed • Build window frames, doors, staircases and frame buildings by using raw materials or pre-constructed items • Lay out floorings, roofings or drywalls ensuring they are leveled and compatible • Ability and willingness to learn along with a good attitude and THE MOST important attributes Ability to work with our customers Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20.00 - $27.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) Schedule: • 8 hour shift Supplemental Pay: • Bonus opportunities Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Position: Laborer 01 A Labor Coating Technician in Grand Junction, CO is available through A&W Maintenance. This job requires extensive travel within the United States and will require significant time away from home. Workers will be on their feet, kneeling/bending frequently, and work is done outside in all weather conditions. Workers will be required to wear a hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, and safety vest at all times. For specific tasks, workers will be required to wear PPE, including but not limited to blasting and painting safety equipment as necessary, including full-face respirators, blasting hood, gloves, work boots, and fall protection. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING • Surface Preparation: High PSI pressure washing 5000 PSI and greater as well as abrasive blasting to achieve the correct surface profile on various substrates. • Epoxy Spray Application: Operation of plural component spray equipment, proper use of a mil gauge, mixing and applying coating products, maintaining cleanliness of spray equipment, quality control, etc. • Testing/Inspection of Completed Structures: Holiday testing, adhesion pull testing, visual inspection, and post-installation touch-up. • Confined Space Entry: Working in manholes, tanks, tunnels, buried structures, etc. Requires the use of fall protection. • Operating Common Tools: Cordless power tools; grinders, drills, impacts, hammer drills, etc., general hand tools; wrenches, pliers, hammers, shovels, etc. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR • Must be willing to travel in and out of state when needed. This will require significant time away from home. • Must feel comfortable working in a confined space for long periods. (Manholes, tanks, tunnels/large diameter pipe, buried structures, etc.) • Willing to learn and perform work according to the company’s procedure. • Must be able to stand for long periods. • Able to complete a Respirator Fit Test for pre-employment. (Clean shaven face will be required) • Able to complete a “Confined Space Training” (provided by A&W). • Able to complete OSHA 10 and other safety training. (provided by A&W). LET'S TALK THE PERKS! • Starting Pay $25/hrs. • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) • Health, dental, and life insurance • Daily subsistence – When traveling • Paid holidays • Paid time off • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) • Long-term disability CONTACT US If you are interested in becoming a Labor Coating Technician in Grand Junction, CO then please APPLY NOW . For other opportunities available at Garney Construction, go to If you have questions about the position or would like more information, please contact Juan Acosta - Recruiter at or by email . Garney Construction and its subsidiaries are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Garney Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace. Nearest Major Market: Grand Junction Nearest Secondary Market: Colorado #J-18808-Ljbffr
See More Details >>Location of Work: Western CO Benefits Available: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance, FSA’s, Life Ins., 401k, paid time off. See website for full listing. Minimum Experience: See attached position description. Starting Pay Rate: $19/hr plus relevant experience & benefits. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DO NOT DISCRIMINATE IN HIRING ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, OR VETERAN STATUS. POSITION DESCRIPTION FLSA/Comps Status: Nonexempt/Hourly Department: Structural Division Job Title: Finisher Date: 8/24/2021 Location: Western CO, Eastern UT EPA Factors: (1) Seniority (2) Merit (3) Experience General Purpose of Position: finish concrete as instructed by foreman. Supervision Received: daily Supervision Exercised: none Essential Position Functions and Responsibilities: 1. Smoothes and finishes surfaces of poured concrete floors, walls, sidewalks or curbs to specified textures, using hand tools or power tools, including floats, trowels and screeds. General Job Duties: 1. Signals concrete deliverer to position truck to facilitate pouring concrete. 2. Moves discharge chute of truck to direct concrete into forms. 3. Spreads concrete into inaccessible sections of forms, using rake or shovel. 4. Levels concrete to specified depth and workable consistency, using handheld or power screed and floats. 5. Smoothes and shapes surfaces of freshly poured concrete, using straightedge and float or power screed. 6. Finishes concrete surfaces, using power trowel, or wets and rubs concrete with abrasive stone to impart finish. 7. Removes rough or defective spots from concrete surfaces, using power grinder or chisel and hammer, and patches holes with fresh concrete or epoxy compound. 8. Molds expansion joints and edges, using edging tools, jointers and straightedge. 9. May sprinkle colored stone chips, powdered steel or coloring powdered on concrete to produce prescribed finish. 10. May produce rough concrete surface, using broom. 11. May mix cement, using hoe or concrete-mixing machine. 12. May direct sub grade work, mixing of concrete and setting of forms. 13. May specialize in finishing steps and stairways. 14. May break up and repair old concrete surfaces, using pneumatic tools. 15. May spread premixed cement over deck, inner surfaces, joints and crevices of various substrata. 16. Performing other duties as assigned. Position Requirements: 1. Minimum Education and Experience: must have working knowledge of grades, screeding, floating, finishing concrete slabs, curbs, etc. 2. Tools, Equipment, or Machines Required to Operate: must own personal hand tools. Must be able to run trowel machines. 3. Physical Requirements: a. General: walk, stand, sit, stoop, kneel, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or tools, reach with hands and arms, talk, listen, hear, read, see, lift, bend, climb in/out of equipment. b. Lifting: 80 to 100 pounds at least one time daily or as necessary. c. Exposure to Elements: heat, cold, rain, snow. d. Handling of Dangerous Equipment: loaders, small cranes (boom trucks), trowel machines, powered hand tools. e. Other Hazardous Working Conditions: none f. Scheduled Work Hours: Monday – Friday, usually 6:30-7 am to 3-3:30 pm unless directed by supervisor. Some Saturday and overtime work may be required. Judgment/Decision Making: occasional. Supervision: 1. Position Receives Direction From: Structural superintendent and foreman. Other supervision may be received. 2. Position Directs: none. ALL EMPLOYMENT IS AT-WILL, MEANING THAT EITHER THE EMPLOYEE OR EMPLOYER MAY TERMINATE THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP AT ANYTIME WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE OR PRIOR NOTICE. Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $20.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 – 45 per week Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Employee assistance program • Flexible spending account • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Schedule: • Monday to Friday Work Location: In person
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